Lescott handed Messi role

ESPN staff

March 12, 2014

Joleon Lescott has been tasked with halting Lionel Messi as Manchester City attempt to overturn a 2-0 deficit at Barcelona in the Champions League last-16 second leg.

Meanwhile, City manager Manuel Pellegrini has made it clear he wants goals, with David Silva, Sergio Aguero and in-form Samir Nasri all starting with Jesus Navas, Edin Dzeko and Alvaro Negredo making up a very attacking list of options from the bench.